Dental costs in Miami Lakes, FL: local dentist prices
Observed negotiated prices for 12 treatments from dental practices located in Miami Lakes.
Observed prices in Miami Lakes
| Treatment | Negotiated range Observed | Median | Spread | Practices (n) | Est. self-pay Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $632 – $884 | $725 | 8 | $725 – $969 | |
| All-ceramic crown | $599 – $888 | $681 | 8 | $681 – $1,048 | |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $572 – $776 | $673 | 8 | $673 – $1,037 | |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $570 – $826 | $667 | 8 | $667 – $1,010 | |
| Root canal, premolar | $521 – $731 | $594 | 9 | $594 – $764 | |
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $466 – $847 | $562 | 8 | $562 – $974 | |
| Root canal, front tooth | $435 – $630 | $479 | 9 | $479 – $686 | |
| Partly-impacted wisdom tooth removal | $216 – $294 | $250 | 8 | $250 – $325 | |
| Core build-up under a crown | $90 – $202 | $174 | 9 | $174 – $215 | |
| Silver filling, two surfaces | $62 – $131 | $94 | 8 | $94 – $140 | |
| Deep cleaning, one to three teeth per quadrant | $66 – $124 | $90 | 8 | $90 – $139 | |
| Fluoride varnish treatment | $15 – $32 | $27 | 8 | $27 – $36 |
Miami Lakes compared with Florida
Across the 12 treatments we can price in both Miami Lakes and Florida as a whole, 0 run above the state median and 12 below. The largest local saving is on Porcelain veneer (per tooth): $562 here against $762 statewide.
See the Florida state page for the full statewide picture and every other published city.
What shopping around is worth in Miami Lakes
Every figure on this site is a distribution, not an average, so the gap between the cheaper and dearer end of the local market can be stated in dollars. On Porcelain veneer (per tooth) alone, the difference between a practice at the 25th percentile and one at the 75th is $381. Across the 6 treatments below it comes to $1,592.
| Treatment | Lower end (25th) | Upper end (75th) | Gap | Practices (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porcelain veneer (per tooth) | $466 | $847 | $381 | 8 |
| All-ceramic crown | $599 | $888 | $289 | 8 |
| Bridge, porcelain-and-metal span unit | $570 | $826 | $256 | 8 |
| Gum surgery (per quadrant) | $632 | $884 | $252 | 8 |
| Root canal, premolar | $521 | $731 | $210 | 9 |
| Porcelain-and-metal crown | $572 | $776 | $204 | 8 |
This is an argument for collecting itemised written quotes rather than accepting the first, particularly on the larger items — see how to read a treatment plan.
Lower-cost care in Miami Lakes
These are federally funded health centres in Miami Lakes. They charge on a sliding scale based on your income, which usually makes them the cheapest route if you are uninsured. The federal dataset does not record which sites provide dentistry — many do, but call first and ask specifically about dental services and sliding-scale eligibility.
| Health centre | Address | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Barbara Goleman Senior Hs Sbhc | 14100 NW 89th Ave | (305) 362-0676 |
| Miami Lakes Educational Center | 5780 NW 158th St | (305) 557-1100 · Website |
| Miami Lakes Middle School Sbhc | 6425 Miami Lakeway N | (305) 557-3900 |
Florida has 734 such sites statewide — see the Florida page.
Other cities in Florida
Florida overview · All treatments · Methodology
Common questions
How many Miami Lakes practices are behind these figures?
Between 8 and 9 depending on the treatment, shown per row above. A Miami Lakes figure is published only when at least 8 separate practices in the city carried a negotiated rate for it.
Will a Miami Lakes dentist charge me these amounts?
Not if you are paying cash. These are rates negotiated between plans and contracted practices in Miami Lakes. Uninsured patients are normally quoted higher. Ask any practice for an itemised written quote — that is the only number that binds them.